The new date is August 9, 2022.

Serena Williams will retire from tennis after playing in the U.S. Open later this month.

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Serena Williams is playing in the National Bank Open tennis tournament.

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Williams will retire with more Grand Slam titles than any other player.

Over the course of her career, Williams has won over $94 million, more than double her sister Venus, who has $42 million.

Serena Williams lost her first match at Wimbledon after a year away.

She hasn't won a Grand Slam in over a year.

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The Williams sisters' rise to superstardom was chronicled in the film King Richard, which earned an Academy Award nomination for best picture. For much of her career, Williams was one of the highest-paid athletes in the world, raking in tens of millions of dollars in endorsements each year from sponsors. Her venture capital fund raised over a hundred million dollars in its first round of funding.

Crucial Quote

Williams wrote that she was not looking for a final on-court moment. I am not good at goodbyes. I am more thankful for you than I can say in words. You have helped me to many victories. The girl who played tennis will be missed. I will be missing you.

Forbes Valuation

Williams is the wealthiest female athlete of all time according to our estimates. Forbes estimates that Ohanian has a $70 million fortune.

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